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Fermilab Research Building Renamed to Honor Helen Edwards

This legal act renames the federal research building at Fermilab in Illinois to the “Helen Edwards Engineering Research Center.” This means all official documents and maps will now refer to this building by its new name. For citizens, it signifies the honoring of an important figure in science by naming a public facility after her.
Key points
The federal research building at Fermilab in Illinois will be named the “Helen Edwards Engineering Research Center.”
All official documents and references to this building will use the new name.
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Print number: 117_HR_9384
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Process start date: 2022-12-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To designate the Department of Energy Integrated Engineering Research Center Federal Building located at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, Illinois, as the "Helen Edwards Engineering Research Center".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9384.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The federal research building at Fermilab in Illinois will be named the “Helen Edwards Engineering Research Center.”
  • All official documents and references to this building will use the new name.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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